The worst of Madison: Rising cost of living, underfunded schools, toxic lakes and more (Wisconsin's Berkley)

Behind Madison’s reputation as a “best place to live” are some ugly realities of life in Wisconsin’s capital city — from skyrocketing rents to deteriorating lake health to a stalled-out legislature. We’re putting the spotlight on the public health crises, environmental hazards and transportation headaches shaping life on the isthmus. But cataloging the “worst of Madison” ultimately comes from a place of love — because you can’t make a city better without first being honest about where it falls short. We’ve Got Drinking Problems Wisconsin’s reputation as one of the drunkest states in the country is a badge many Wisconsinites...